PGCert Specialist Teaching and Assessment for Literacy-based Difficulties (Dyslexia) at Edge Hill University

Programme overview

This programme is designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills and confidence to make a meaningful difference in the lives of learners with SpLD dyslexia. You will engage with current research and key literature, exploring how theory informs effective specialist teaching, assessment and intervention. The course develops a strong understanding of the social, emotional and community factors that shape the experiences of dyslexic learners and their families, alongside evidence-based approaches that enhance learning outcomes for individuals with literacy difficulties and/or dyslexia.

What you will study

The programme is underpinned by a clear philosophy that connects critical thinking, rigorous evaluation and purposeful professional action. You will be encouraged to draw on your own professional experience and interests, exploring how theory and research can be synthesised into effective, reflective practice. A strong emphasis is placed on high-quality provision for learners with specific learning difficulties, particularly dyslexia.

Career pathways

The programme has been designed to equip you with the professional attributes, skills, knowledge, attitudes and confidence necessary to act as a specialist teacher for dyslexia. These skills and the AMBDA / ATS status allow specialist teachers to make access arrangements for examinations as well as diagnostic screenings for dyslexia in both their own workplace and other Local Authority settings.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Example offer: A degree (or equivalent) and 2 years of experience of working in an educational setting with the selected age group. You need to have a degree (or equivalent). You need to have GCSE Mathematics and English at grade 4 or above or an equivalent award. You will require a written statement from your head teacher / manager supporting your suitability as a specialist teacher and confirming you satisfy the Disclosure and Barring Service’s (DBS) mandatory criteria of ‘Clearance to Work with Children and/or Vulnerable Adults’. You need to have 2 years of experience of working with the age group that you are applying to work with. This should be in an educational field. Please contact the university if unsure over eligibility and the course leader will consider your application:

Intake: January 2027

Duration: 18 months part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/course/specialist-teaching-and-assessment-for-literacy-based-difficulties-dyslexia-with-ats-ambda/

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